Soil Sciences Schools in Colorado

27 students earned Soil Sciences degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Soil Sciences is the 161st most popular major in the state out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Soil Sciences Majors in Colorado

Soil Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a soil sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of soil sciences majors in Colorado is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 3.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
• White: 77.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
• Other Races: 3.7%

Jobs for Soil Sciences Grads in Colorado

There are 1,090 people in the state and 45,850 people in the nation working in soil sciences jobs.

Wages for Soil Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Soil Sciences grads earn an average of $71,860 in the state and $81,150 nationwide.

Most Popular Soil Sciences Programs in CO

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Soil Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers soil sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors	20%	$78,000
Microbiologists	19%	$63,040
Soil and Plant Scientists	16%	$52,990

Related Majors in Colorado

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to soil sciences.

Major	Annual Graduates in CO
	147
Plant Sciences	24
General Agriculture	15
Animal Science	13
	12
Agricultural Economics	9
Agricultural Public Services	2

View all majors related to Soil Sciences

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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